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Ultimate No-Yeast Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

A freshly baked loaf of marbled cinnamon bread, with one thick slice cut and resting beside it on a white plate.
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Bake this soft, moist cinnamon bread easily. This quick bread features rich cinnamon sugar ribbons throughout the loaf, making it perfect for breakfast or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds texture.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl filling: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar with the 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Top with the remaining batter, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon layer into the batter a few times for ribbons of flavor.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cinnamon bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For an extra buttery swirl, use melted butter instead of softened butter when creaming the filling ingredients.
  • This soft homemade loaf freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
  • If you want a glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk and drizzle over the cooled bread.

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